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10 Best Garden Route & Knysna Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 garden route & knysna tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Garden Route & Knysna Tours In South Africa

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - Garden Route Game Lodge: Your 4-Star Base Camp

1.From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

Most Popular★ 4.8

2-day Cape Town safari with overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge: sunset and morning open-air drives, plus Hermanus and Cape Agulhas.

“Vaghn was an awesome guide. Trip went very smoothly to and from Safari stops are spaced out with places to visit and meals in a good amount of time. The Safari at Garden route game Lodge was a really cool experience. Definitely recommend this package if you’re trying to make a shorter excursion out of…”

928 reviews2 daysFrom $533by Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours

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Knysna Ziplines Tour

Knysna Ziplines Tour - The Flow of a Typical 2-Hour Run (And What You’ll Likely Do First)

2.Knysna Ziplines Tour

★ 5.0

Knysna Ziplines near Kranshoek: 2-hour small-group zipline runs over a gorge with ocean views, gear included. From $48.89.

“The views were fantastic! The guys were great (Aya & Abongile) and made us feel safe whilst making it fun!”

688 reviewsFrom $48.89by Knysna Ziplines SA Forest Adventures

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Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise

Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise - Getting Onboard at Heads Up Coffee and Co. (Thesen Island)

5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour - Day 1: Cape Town pickup, Route 62 wine tasting, and Oudtshoorn’s elephant-or-ostrich mood

4.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group 5-day Garden Route and Addo safari from Cape Town with elephants, Tsitsikamma hikes, Cango Caves, and Jeffreys Bay free time.

“Firstly, the experience was highly scheduled and did not feel like a vacation… we saw great things but I wish our tour guide was more flexible. Speaking of our tour guide… Paul was very insensitive to the demographic he was traveling with. He made my (black) friends and I so uncomfortable with his reflections on…”

291 reviewsFrom $575.13by Hotspots2c Tours

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6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town - Day 2: De Krans Wines and the Road to Klein Karoo

5.6-Day Garden Route & Addo South African Adventure from Cape Town

★ 5.0

6 days from Cape Town along the Garden Route to Addo Elephant Park, with penguins, canoeing, Tsitsikamma walks, and optional thrills.

“This comprehensive tour covered an amazing amount in six days including ancient caves, safaris in wildlife parks, canoeing along a river through wonderful scenery, and coastal walks among much else. Our Guide Ferne was brilliant. She managed the tour and the 12 people Read more”

282 reviewsFrom $675.78by Earthstompers Adventures

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From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari - Day 1 on Route 62 to Oudtshoorn: wine tasting plus an easy first night

6.From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

★ 4.8

5 days from Cape Town: Garden Route drives, Cango Caves, Addo Big Five safari, Tsitsikamma bungy/zipline options, and Botlierskop 4x4.

“All I can say is WOW - this trip surpassed my expectations in every way, and the best part of our tour was the incredible and amazing tour guide; Uriel. He was so kind, thoughtful, so knowledgeable and nothing was ever too much for him - a truly wonderful soul. A few key highlights for…”

221 reviews5 daysFrom $675by Hotspots2c Tours

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Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise

Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise - Getting to 33 Sawtooth Ln and finding the Bella Vita

7.Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise

★ 4.5

A 90-minute Knysna Lagoon sunset cruise with a small group, iconic Knysna Heads views, and optional oysters, snacks, and drinks on board.

“Wonderful guide in Dylan - excellent information and local knowledge, lovely tour in small boat with v small group. Relaxing and very pleasant. Very well worth it. Highly recommended for any visit to Knysna.”

217 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $31by Ocean Sailing Charters

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Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat

Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat - How the whale spotter system actually helps you see more

3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

3 Day Garden Route's Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town - Cango Caves: Stalactites Underground and the Real-Work Adventure Option

9.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★ 5.0

Fast-paced Garden Route best hits from Cape Town, with a Cango Caves tour, Wilderness kayaking, and Big Five safari in 4x4.

“This was a really nice experience. We had the most amazing group of people and a very nice and experienced guide. The accommodations were very good. We booked private rooms at every accommodation, and those were perfect. Although I wouldn’t want to sleep in the shared rooms, because the days are full and you need…”

189 reviewsFrom $366.62by Hotspots2c Tours

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3 Day Garden Route Safari

3 Day Garden Route Safari - Tsitsikamma Nature Valley and Bloukrans: trails, water, and optional 216m bungy energy

10.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★ 5.0

A small-group 3-day Garden Route safari from Cape Town with 2 4x4 drives, hiking, kayaking, and optional Bloukrans bungy access.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

177 reviewsFrom $445.73by Southern Xplorer Tours

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